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Rangers farewell graphic to Rougned Odor features infamous Jose Bautista punch

One of Odor's greatest hits was featured on a goodbye graphic.

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Najee Harris grills some beef with Todd McShay: 'I think he can kiss my ass'

Najee Harris took issue with a scouting report.

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Kylo Ren might be our last, best hope at stopping Tom Brady

In a video shared on Twitter, the Buccaneers' quarterback came face to face with a "Star Wars" villain.

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Ashley Solis becomes first woman to publicly accuse Deshaun Watson of sexual assault, harassment

Solis, a Houston-based massage therapist, spoke with media members in a news conference Tuesday.

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Why MLB settled on Colorado to host 2021 All-Star Game after move from Atlanta

The league announced a new site for the 2021 mid-summer classic. Here's why they chose Coors Field.

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Red Sox 'City Connect' uniforms are here and they are quite a look — and that's a good thing

Baseball needs to do something to liven up its look on the field, and nothing cuts straight to the point like a new uniform.

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Aaron Rodgers wants to host 'Jeopardy!' and play for the Packers — at the same time

Rodgers is dead serious about wanting to host "Jeopardy!" permanently. Could it work?

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Sam Darnold threw a party after being traded away from the Jets

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Former NFL scout rips BYU's Zach Wilson in scouting report: 'Surefire bust. He will get everybody fired'

Daniel Kelly is standing out on an island with his analysis of BYU quarterback Zach Wilson.

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Sam Darnold trade grades: Panthers bank on potential; Jets make the right decision

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Who is Hubert Davis? What to know about North Carolina's reported next head coach

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Why did Nicholas Castellanos get suspended? Reds outfielder appealing ban for role in fracas vs. Cardinals

The Reds outfielder is appealing his suspension, but expect it to be upheld.

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Ryan Day defends Justin Fields, trashes players who opted out in '20

The Ohio State head coach did his best to defend a player who has come under fire for no reason, but wound up trashing everyone else instead.

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ESPN talked to both Dan Orlovsky, Kirk Herbstreit after firestorm surrounding Justin Fields

Orlovsky made waves last week after sharing inflammatory comments from an unnamed source questioning Justin Fields' work ethic and attitude.

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How Aaron Rodgers prepared to host 'Jeopardy!': Tape, tape and more tape

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Why hasn't Sam Darnold been traded? Zach Wilson's physical holding up potential deal

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Braves' response to MLB moving All-Star Game from Atlanta gets heat: 'No one gives a s—'

Atlanta's response to MLB moving the All-Star Game comes off as tone-deaf and petulant, and people let them know.

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Why did MLB move the All-Star game? League takes stance on controversial Georgia voting law

Commissioner Rob Manfred released a statement on Friday regarding the league and Georgia's new voting law.

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What we know about Nationals COVID-19 situation

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Yo, Adrian: Sylvester Stallone begins writing 'Rocky' prequel series

An Instagram post offered some insight into Stallone's writing process, saying he hopes the series will be picked up at some point.

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MMA fighter severs finger mid-match, wants to continue fighting

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ETSU players believe head coach was forced to resign because of national anthem protest support

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Ryan Tannehill tries to one-up Derrick Henry's push-up workout — using his wife's purse

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McShay's latest mock has Jones, Fields in weird spots

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Jets 'committed' to Zach Wilson, says Steve Young

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Francisco Lindor contract details: View the mega-deal for mega-star

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The Yankees fall victim to one of MLB's stupid rule changes, and people are rightfully mad about it

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Cleveland sports host blasts 'stupid idiot' Indians fan in epic rant following Opening Day loss

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

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Mets' Francisco Lindor says he'll be a 'bad mother f-er' when he's 38

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Bryce Harper's Phillie Phanatic-themed cleats for Opening Day are a heck of a sight

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ESPN's Dan Orlovsky clarifies comments on Justin Fields' work ethic, slide down NFL draft boards

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How to watch Cubs games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021 season

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How to watch Mets games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021 Opening Day & more

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Deshaun Watson's attorney releases joint statement from 18 women defending Houston QB

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Kyle Pitts posts eye-opening 40 time at pro day, earns Calvin Johnson comparisons

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Did Tom Brady actually get a Bruce Arians tattoo?

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Terrell Owens involved in horrific car crash, but escapes without injury

In a photo posted on Owens' Instagram, the former NFL wide receiver appeared to be in a devastating car crash that involved three vehicles.

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Did Belichick shake his head at Mac Jones?

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Bruce Arians gets inked with Super Bowl 55 tattoo

Nice ink, coach.

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UCLA's win makes 2021 March maddest ever

The Bruins are used to being in the Final Four, but one stat shows that this is their craziest run yet, and the maddest March ever.

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It sure sounds like the 49ers traded up to pick Mac Jones in the 2021 NFL Draft

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said on Monday that people "in the know around the league" believe that the 49ers traded up for the Alabama quarterback.

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Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 return at Bahrain GP was foiled by a sandwich wrapper

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Sam Darnold trade rumors: Price for Jets QB sits at a third-round pick, per report

A team looking to deal for Darnold might be getting him at a bit of a discount.

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When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

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Who is in the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2021? Rob Van Dam, Kane lead mega-sized induction class

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Tom Brady won't let the Falcons rest, once again trolls Atlanta with 28-3 Instagram joke

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Alvin Kamara is not happy with NFL's 'dumb as hell' forthcoming 17-game season

The Saints running back tweeted his displeasure with the regular-season schedule likely being lengthened to 17 games.

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Patriots are still adding to QB room

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What channel is Formula 1 on today? TV schedule, start time for 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix

Here's a complete guide to watching the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first race of the 2021 F1 season.

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Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix

A familiar name sits atop pole for the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix — but it isn't in a Mercedes car.

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What channel is Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 on tonight? How to watch, buy UFC 260 on pay-per-view

Here's a complete guide to watching Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2, including channel and pay-per-view information for UFC 260.

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Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch UFC 260 on ESPN?

UFC 260's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much will it cost to watch Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 on pay-per-view Saturday night.

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What 49ers, Eagles' trades with Dolphins mean for Jets and the rest of the 2021 NFL Draft

The 49ers, Eagles and Dolphins spent some time rearranging the 2021 NFL Draft order with a pair of trades that shook up projections and added a lot of fun to this year's draft.

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Formula 1 drivers and teams 2021: Aston Martin returns, Renault rebrands for new F1 season

The field is largely the same, but eight drivers will make either their F1 debuts or team debuts for the 2021 Formula 1 season.

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49ers draft picks: San Francisco shakes up NFL Draft in blockbuster trade with Dolphins

San Francisco has made a blockbuster move to jump into the top three in the 2021 NFL Draft. Here are the details.

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Seattle Thunderbirds release two players after racist taunting incident of teammate

The WHL squad doesn't have plans to keep either player in the future.

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Seahawks' interest Richard Sherman could be to irk Russell Wilson, per report

The two players haven't had the best relationship in prior years, and the Seahawks could be sending a message to their peeved quarterback.

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Brett Favre opens up on painkiller addiction: 'I almost wanted to kill myself'

Favre said that he also struggled with alcohol addiction, but has been sober for more than two decades.

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What Tim Peel said that got him fired

Peel was heading for retirement, but the NHL removed him indefinitely following the unfortunate hot-mic incident.

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Joe Flacco contract details: Eagles QB cashes in, earns double what he did while with Jets

While Flacco still isn't breaking the bank with the Eagles, he's going to be making a fair bit more than he did while with New York in 2020.

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Why Corey Davis' comments on Sam Darnold as Jets starting quarterback don't mean much

Corey Davis signed with the Jets during free agency under the impression that Darnold is going to be the team's starter come September. Here's why that doesn't matter much.

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Jameis Winston gets teary, emotional discussing Drew Brees: 'I really love Drew Brees'

The Saints quarterback had a season to sit behind Drew Brees on the bench, and clearly the future Hall of Famer had a great impact on him.

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Derrick Rose shares brutal COVID-19 experience: 'It was nothing like the flu'

Rose has missed nearly a month, but there's no timetable for his return to action.

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Aaron Rodgers contract: Packers working on restructuring superstar quarterback's deal

If a restructured deal was going to get done, it would have been done already, leaving some question as to what's really going on.

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Dodgers fans troll Red Sox with Betts billboard

This sign may overtake the Citgo sign as the most iconic in the Boston area.

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NASCAR at Atlanta results: Blaney secures win after duel with Larson

Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the NASCAR race at Atlanta on Sunday. Follow for complete results from the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

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Barack Obama's March Madness brackets

Both the men's and women's brackets contain some surprising bits of history.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster turned down three better contract offers to re-sign with Steelers

Per reports, the Steelers wide receiver is back for one more year. He had several more offers, though, and turned them down to head back to the Steel City.

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Will the NFL have 17 games next season? Media deal paves way for expanded schedule in 2021

While the new NFL media deal doesn't kick in for another two years, several reports indicate that the newly negotiated deal paves the way for an expanded schedule.

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Andy Dalton says the Bears promised him one thing before signing

Dalton is one of two in the QB room, and he has to beat out Nick Foles. But he might not have to.

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NFL free agency tracker 2021

Sporting News is tracking live NFL free agency news and rumors as the league opens for business. Follow along for updates on the top players available.

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Shawn Bradley, former NBA star, left paralyzed after bike accident

The 7-6 center was struck from behind near his Utah home.

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Russell Wilson trade rumors: Complete timeline

The Seahawks and Russell Wilson could be heading for a messy divorce, if all these reports come to fruition.

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Russell Wilson trade rumors: Bears made monster offer for Seahawks QB before signing Andy Dalton

The Bears reportedly offered a package that's in line with what's been reported as a starting price.

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Sister Jean delivers epic roast of Kentucky ahead of NCAA Tournament

Kentucky only won nine games in 2020-21, and the Loyola superfan and team chaplain is making sure they know about it.

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Jeremy Lin responds to Atlanta spa shootings, offers words of encouragement for Asian community

Lin, a Taiwanese American, has been heavily involved in the Stop Asian Hate movement.

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Deshaun Watson responds to sexual assault lawsuit, focused on clearing his name

Details are scarce and vague, but a Houston-based attorney is representing a masseuse who claims a massage with Watson went "too far."

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AEW boss talks women's division, Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa

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Remembering the time 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin whupped Booker T in a supermarket

The early 2000s was a pretty weird time for wrestling.

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NCAA Tourney snubs: Louisville headlines first four out

Even with 68 teams, the NCAA Tournament simply isn't big enough for everyone.

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NFL free agency 2021: Key dates, latest news and rumors

Here is all you need to know about the start of 2021 NFL free agency, plus a rumors tracker for the top players scheduled to hit the open market.

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Texans' new coach tied into a pretzel trying to explain Watson's status

David Culley is entering his first head coaching gig, and he's already had to navigate a minefield of drama.

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Dak turned to Alex Smith for inspiration

On the comeback trail from a bad ankle injury, the Cowboys' passer took time to thank Alex Smith during a news conference Wednesday.

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Russell Wilson trade rumors: Bears are desperate

The Bears are reportedly shifting into overdrive to land a QB after missing on their other targets earlier in the offseason.

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Johnny Damon's DUI arrest video surfaces; he says he was 'targeted' for being a Trump supporter

Could just be because you were driving drunk, Johnny.

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Patriots' Julian Edelman pens open letter to Meyers Leonard on Twitter: 'Hate is like a virus'

Julian Edelman hopes to reach Meyers Leonard to help him understand why his anti-Semitic comment, said casually during a Twitch stream, is offensive to the Jewish community.

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The Mets are already practicing their World Series celebration during spring training

You know, if they make it there in one piece.

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Not one 'Jeopardy!' contestant could answer this Andy Reid question

The Chiefs head coach has been in the public spotlight for more than two decades, but these participants couldn't get this question right.

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Seahawks omit Russell Wilson from season-ticket holder letter

The face of the franchise and one of the most prolific passers in the league couldn't get a mention in the letter.

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Heat center Meyers Leonard says ethnic slur during 'Call of Duty' video game stream

Leonard used a derogatory term used for Jewish people on his "Call of Duty" stream.

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Dak Prescott's brother shares heartwarming photo after news of new contract

Tad Prescott, older brother to Dak, made sure his little bro was feeling the love after the deal.

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Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning is getting his own ESPN+ show, because of course he is

The Manning Dynasty cannot be stopped.

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Why Blake Griffin signed with the Nets

It's a simple, expected answer to the question.

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Eagles owner putting Jalen Hurts No. 1

Owner Jeffrey Lurie made it clear that the Eagles are going to put Hurts No. 1 before anything else.

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Are these the new Bengals uniforms?

Nike has been up-and-down when it comes to redesigns, and the Bengals' uniforms, if legitimate, is more of the same.

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"Under-promise but over-deliver" isn't exactly in wrestling DNA, but maybe All Elite Wrestling would have been better served on Sunday night had that been the case.

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NASCAR at Las Vegas results: Larson takes checkered flag

Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas. Get complete results from the Pennzoil 400.

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What time does the NBA Dunk Contest start? TV schedule, participants for new 2021 All-Star Game format

The NBA Dunk Contest is much different in 2021 with a new time and a smaller than years past. Here's what you need to know, including the start time, TV channel and a list of participants for the NBA All-Star weekend mainstay.

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Ben Roethlisberger gets a new deal

After a months-long odyssey of the two sides trying to feel each other out on contract situation, the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger agreed to a new deal for 2021.

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Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft: Zach Wilson 'clearly' the No. 1 QB

The NFL analyst and former quarterback is known for his yearly QB draft rankings has a surprise pick at No. 1 overall.

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Russell Wilson trade rumors: Seahawks answering calls

The Seahawks and Wilson could be heading for a messy divorce, if the latest reports are to be believed.

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Colin Cowherd vs. Baker Mayfield: Round ????

The feud between the sports-talk personality and the Browns quarterback is still going strong.

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Seton Hall's Bryce Aiken boasts he 'ain't never missing' a free throw, promptly misses two

Seton Hall's Bryce Aiken entered the season perfect on free throws, and the ball took that personally.

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Legendary wrestling promoter Jim Crockett dead at 72

Crockett is responsible for the growth of wrestling in the '80s.

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Browns' Baker Mayfield says he saw a UFO

UFOs and aliens are as American as football, so it's no surprise that Browns QB Baker Mayfield may have seen a spaceship on Wednesday.

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Yankees' Aaron Boone takes medical leave of absence to have pacemaker installed

The New York skipper is going under the knife to have a heart issue corrected.

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Tom Brady has little memory of boat parade

Appearing on "The Late Late Show" with James Corden, Brady went over some of the finer details that he remembered (barely) from the Super Bowl parade, including the now-famed trophy toss.

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LA County sheriff executes search warrant on vehicle totaled in Tiger Woods crash

The department wants to ensure that no crime was committed at the time of the crash.

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Child injured in crash involving former Chiefs coach has brain damage

The lawyer for the Young family spoke on Tuesday's "Good Morning America," detailing the extent of the injuries the girl suffered.

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Lions' Dan Campbell defines what a 'true alpha' is, continues tradition of tremendous coach quotes

Instagram bodybuilders and Twitter tough guys everywhere are feeling empowered this morning.

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Johnny Manziel putting football career behind him, focused on becoming … a pro golfer

"Johnny Football" may be no more.

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Teddy Bridgewater trade rumors: 49ers have inquired for Panthers quarterback

Teddy Bridgewater's tenure in Carolina could be a short one.

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Tua Tagovailoa calls Alabama QB Mac Jones a 'more mobile Tom Brady'

Surely, Alabama fans will be able to take this comp in stride.

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Alex Smith reportedly out in Washington — Here are their QB options

Alex Smith's tenure as Washington quarterback might not have been illustrious, but it was certainly memorable. Here are Washington's options as it looks toward life without Smith.

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JJ Watt weighs in on Peloton profile change, says he does not own a bike

The free agent pass rusher is using his Peloton bio to drop potential hints for his free agency.

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How Drew Brees' hair could point to potential retirement decision

The Saints quarterback has yet to officially announce his retirement

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Tiger Woods 'lucky to be alive' after crash: Latest updates, details as golf star recovers from car accident

Tiger Woods has been injured in a roll-over collision in the Los Angeles area. Here's what we know.

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NASCAR at Homestead results: William Byron goes from 31st to first

William Byron controlled most of the race Sunday, taking home his second career checkered flag. Sporting News had updates, highlights and more from the NASCAR Cup race.

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Angel Hernandez blows a call — Baseball is back

The call appeared to be right, but that didn't stop the Cardinals booth from laying into him.

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What to know about Canelo vs. Yildirim

Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring this weekend, looking for his 55th career victory and a defense of his super middleweight belts.

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Deshaun Watson trade rumors: NFL teams leave trade offers on voicemail with Texans 'unwilling' to discuss deals

A new report indicates that Watson is still dug in on his stance and refuses to take the field for the Texans again.

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Mel Kiper's latest mock draft reminds NFL fans what mock draft season is really all about

Does anybody really know anything?

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Where will JJ Watt sign? Three teams 'in the lead,' per report

Watt, 31, should still have some good football left in him, if the 2020 season was any indication, so the interest is far-ranging.

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Dwyane Wade speaks on Tiger Woods

The day before Tiger's car wreck, Wade and Woods spent time on the course.

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Antoine Winfield Jr. fined for awesome taunt

An exceptional taunt led to a fine for Winfield, which is sad.

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When will the Washington Football Team pick a new name?

The Washington Football Team will remain so for at least one more season.

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Tom Brady extension? Buccaneers GM says it's on the table, wants to 'keep this going'

Fans itching to get rid of Tom Brady may have to wait a little longer.

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Taijuan Walker shows deference to Mr. Met, chooses different number out of respect

One of the newest Met pitchers has decided to don a different number out of respect for Mr. Met.

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JJ Watt's 'mitochondria' tweet sends Bills, Browns fans into free-agency theory frenzy

A cryptic (or not cryptic) tweet from the free agent has sent NFL fans into a total panic.

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Aaron Rodgers-Shailene Woodley relationship timeline: How a secret engagement followed brief courtship

Actress Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers had not been together for too long before Rodgers popped the question.

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Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors: Mavericks could deal star

Just over two years since he landed in Dallas, Porzingis could be on the move once again.

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Newton heckler issues apology: Situation was 'miscommunication'

That's one way to describe it, sure.

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Russell Wilson trade rumors: Three first-round picks the cost

While the Seahawks and Wilson are seemingly far out from a divorce, the price for the franchise passer could start at three high-tier picks.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Spencer Jones picks fight with MMA-trained person, nearly loses eye

Jones is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.

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Artemi Panarin takes leave of absence from Rangers after allegations of 2011 assault

The timing and credibility of the original report are being questioned.

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Colts' Michael Pittman not giving No. 11 jersey number to Carson Wentz

When Wentz suits up for the Colts come the 2021 season, he'll be wearing a different number altogether.

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Will Tiger play in the 2021 Masters? Timetable unknown

Woods will continue to rehab and is awaiting the results of another MRI to continue to ramp up golf activities.

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Ex-Steeler to Roethlisberger: 'Shut it down'

Ike Taylor won two Super Bowls with Ben Roethlisberger as his quarterback, but thinks it's time for "Big Ben" to hang 'em up.

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James Harden is giving back to Houston

The former Rockets star still has love for his former city, providing food, water and more for families affected by the winter catastrophe in Texas.

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Analyzing first-round QBs, from Trevor to Trask

For the first time in over 35 years, there's a good chance that as many as six quarterbacks could go in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Chiefs' Britt Reid is 'no longer an employee with the club,' per reports

Reid, son of head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a multi-car crash a few night before the Super Bowl.

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Andrew Benintendi trade grades: Red Sox bank on future, Royals get better now

The Mets also snuck into the deal, getting a 22-year-old outfield prospect in the trade.

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Marshall sounds off on Seahawks, Russell Wilson

Marshall spent some time in Seattle, so he seems to know what's happening between player and organization.

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When is MLB spring training 2021? Pitcher, catcher reporting dates for all 30 teams

Finally good to go for 2021, spring training reporting dates are here for all 30 clubs.

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NFL world mourns loss of Marty Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer, who won 200 games as an NFL head coach, died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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How many people watched Super Bowl 55? Ratings, viewership numbers take big hit in 2021

Tom Brady is still the king in New England, but overall viewership was down quite a bit to make Super Bowl 55 the lowest-rated Super Bowl since 2007.

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Russell Wilson's camp reportedly 'frustrated' with Seahawks

A report released Tuesday put the Seahawks in the crosshairs, with the team's inability to "protect" the quarterback a main issue.

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Best and worst Super Bowl 55 commercials

Not all commercials are created equal, and Super Bowl 55 reminded us of that once again.

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Super Bowl odds 2022: Chiefs, Buccaneers could meet for rematch in Super Bowl 56

The defending AFC and NFC champions could meet in Super Bowl 56, if oddsmakers are to be believed.

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Patriots congratulate Bucs' Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski for winning Super Bowl 55

New England doesn't forget what great things Brady and Gronk did for their franchise.

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Winfield's Super Bowl 55 revenge on Hill

Antoine Winfield Jr. rookie had been waiting since November to get payback on Tyreek Hill, who threw up the "deuces" sign while burning the Buccaneers rookie in Week 12.

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Super Bowl 55 halftime show review

Some felt that the Weeknd's performance at Super Bowl 55 wasn't exactly what it should have been.

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Andy Reid's timeouts, questionable pass interference burn Chiefs on big Buccaneers TD drive

The Bucs took a 21-6 lead into half because of a couple of questionable pass interference calls and the Chiefs' head coaches poor decision making.

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Who is in the Super Bowl halftime show? Stage details, full list of known performers for 2021

If past Super Bowl guest appearances are any indication, The Weeknd is almost assuredly going to be joined on-stage with a fellow artist, but who?

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Who is The Weeknd? Super Bowl 55 halftime show performer's songs, lyrics & more to know

One of the world's most popular musical artists is set to perform this weeknd — sorry, weekend — at Super Bowl 55. Here's what you need to know about him.

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Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2021? Here are the performers for unique duet

Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan will perform a rare duet of the "Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the start of Super Bowl 55.

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Rob Gronkowski's journey to unretirement

The Future Hall of Fame tight end is back and heading to the Super Bowl alongside longtime QB Tom Brady.

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Super Bowl commercials 2021: Watch the best ads before Super Bowl 55 here

There are some heavy hitters sitting out of the Super Bowl commercial races in 2021, but you can keep up with every ad coming your way for the week leading up to Super Bowl 55.

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Super Bowl uniforms 2021: What jerseys will Chiefs, Buccaneers wear during Super Bowl 55?

Does jersey color matter during the Super Bowl? For the superstitious, here's a look at the uniforms the Chiefs and Buccaneers will wear for Super Bowl 55.

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Deshaun Watson's agent fires back at Brett Favre for his pretty bad take on Texans QB

David Mulugehta, who reps Watson, just said what we all were thinking.

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Tom Brady yells at crying teammate

Brady reminded the teammate that the Bucs still had work to do.

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Chiefs players landed on COVID-19 list after haircuts

Demarcus Robinson and Daniel Kilgore landed on the COVID-19 list after their barber returned a positive COVID-19 test.

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'Courtside Karen' apologizes for LeBron James rowdiness, won't be banned from future Hawks games

LeBron blamed it on the alcohol, but there's no future punishment for Juliana Carlos or her band of misfits.

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Jared Goff felt Rams were 'wrong place,' was ready to be traded: 'The feeling's mutual'

The quarterback who was traded for Lions QB Matthew Stafford was ready to get the heck out of Los Angeles.

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Transcendent greatness of Mahomes at 25 is on level with sports' biggest legends

Regardless of the Super Bowl 55 outcome, Patrick Mahomes has already etched his name in a pantheon of sports greats before the ripe old age of … 26.

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Brady vs. Mahomes: Who has the better weapons?

There are two explosive, talented offenses taking the field in Super Bowl 55 led by dynamic quarterbacks. Do the Chiefs or Buccaneers hold the advantage in difference makers at the offensive skill positions?

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EA Sports announces new college football game

EA Sports: It's in the game, and the game developer is bringing college football back to the game, too.

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Danny Amendola believes Brady is the 'Patriots way'

The former New England wider receiver thinks Tom Brady deserves a lot more credit for the Patriots' success than he's gotten.

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Matt LaFleur defends kick — with a catch

The Packers lost to the Buccaneers 31-26 in the NFC championship game, but LaFleur's decision to kick a field goal in a key fourth-quarter moment has earned criticism.

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Here's what the Lions could've received for Matthew Stafford instead of Jared Goff

According to several reports, there were many teams in the running for Matthew Stafford, with as many as six teams offering a trade for him.

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Rams 'made a run' at Aaron Rodgers before Matthew Stafford trade, per report

The price for Deshaun Watson was also too rich for the Rams, according to the same report.

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Matthew Stafford would have accepted a trade anywhere but to the Patriots, per report

Stafford, who will head west in a blockbuster deal with the Rams, wanted nothing to do with the Patriots.

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Who is in Super Bowl 2021? Teams, odds, spread for Super Bowl 55 matchup

The matchup for this year's Super Bowl is set. Here are the teams playing in the Super Bowl 2021, plus the odds for who will win.

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Will Big Ben Roethlisberger be back with Steelers? Contract stands in way

Ben Roethlisberger's monstrous cap hit in 2021 means that a restructure could take place soon, but team president Art Rooney II says that both sides have to play ball to make that happen.

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Deshaun Watson trade tracker: Timeline of rumors, dysfunction

The Texans and Deshaun Watson are likely headed for a messy divorce. Here's a timeline of reports that have detailed the failings of the Texans organization to appease their superstar quarterback.

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Rams GM Les Snead non-committal on Jared Goff's future as Los Angeles quarterback

It doesn't sound too good for Jared Goff's future as QB in Hollywood.

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Aaron Rodgers once again stokes flames of uncertain Packers future: 'There's not many absolutes'

Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rodgers said he expects to be back next season, but won't go all-in on his stance.

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Is Eric Fisher playing in the Super Bowl? Chiefs offensive lineman has Achilles injury

Bad news for the Chiefs, as Eric Fisher is nursing an Achilles injury.

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Mike Krzyzewski apologizes to Duke student-reporter whose question drew the coach's ire

Jake Piazza, a Duke econ major and reporter for the school's student newspaper, revealed that Coach K called to apologize following the ordeal.

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For a generation of athletes, Kobe Bryant defined the full sports experience

Kobe Bryant wasn't just the face of basketball. He was the perfect embodiment of sports.

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Brett Favre weighs in on Aaron Rodgers' 'uncertain future' comments: 'I've been there'

Favre doesn't think the incumbent Packers QB is going anywhere.

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Houston mayor lobbies to keep Deshaun Watson in a Texans uniform: 'I know he loves this City'

Mayor Sylvester Turner doesn't want a city without Deshaun Watson.

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Why did the Yankees trade Adam Ottavino to Red Sox? Luxury tax concerns at forefront of deal

In a rare deal between bitter rivals, the Yankees send Ottavino to the Red Sox for cash considerations.

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Ryan Garcia eyeing Manny Pacquiao for next fight, no deal officially done yet

A fan-made poster sent the internet into red alert, but a fight has yet to be made.

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Sean McDermott explains questionable field goals that doomed Bills in AFC championship game

The Chiefs and their top-tier offense should have factored more into McDermott's decision.

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Could Aaron Rodgers have run in for game-changing TD? Viewers debate Packer QB's decision

Aaron Rodgers chose not to run and it may have cost the Packers the game.

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Why did the Packers kick? Matt LaFleur garners criticism for late fourth-quarter field goal

The Packers are heading home with a brutal loss, and lots of people are questioning the Green Bay coach's decision.

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Bills' Stefon Diggs soaks in Chiefs' AFC championship game celebration, by himself, on the field

Diggs didn't use the opportunity to sulk, but rather to motivate himself.

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Bills, Sean McDermott roasted for 'cowardly' field goal attempt in AFC championship game

The Bills turned a two-possession game into a . . . two-possession game.

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Aaron Jones injury update: Packers RB questionable to return after suffering chest injury vs. Buccaneers

Not great news for Green Bay, which was playing from behind at home in the NFC championship game.

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Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette rips grown-man rush TD in NFC championship game vs. Packers

An underrated addition to the Bucs' backfield comes up big in in the NFC championship game.

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NFL playoff schedule 2021: Dates, times, TV channels for every round in AFC, NFC brackets

Here is the complete 2021 NFL playoff schedule, from wild-card weekend to Super Bowl 55, including TV channels, start times, scores and more.

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Patrick Mahomes' status uncertain for AFC championship

Not a great sight for the Chiefs, or great news for them, either.

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Why did Philip Rivers retire? Ex-Chargers, Colts quarterback calls it quits after long NFL career

The former Chargers and Colts QB will now have plenty of time to spend with all of his kids.

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Richard Sherman offers advice to Deshaun Watson, says he should land with Jets: 'Head to New York'

The Jets have been rumored as a landing spot for the franchise QB, and now Richard Sherman has offered his two cents on the situation.

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